Published 18:35 IST, June 24th 2020
Colin Kaepernick’s former NFL side 49ers hoist 'Black Lives Matter' flag at Levi's Stadium
NFL giants San Francisco 49ers hoisted a 'Black Lives Matter' flag at the Levi's Stadium on Tuesday, embracing their former QB Colin Kaepernick's campaign.
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last team that employed Colin Kaepernick in NFL, San Francisco 49ers, have w publicly ackwledged his cause by raising 'Black Lives Matter' flag at Levi's Stium in Santa Clara. 49ers Black Lives Matter flag was pictured flying high next to California state flag and USA national flag at Levi's Stium. 49ers organization anunced its support in fight against systematic racism and police brutality that has been building up in recent weeks in USA.
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Colin Kaepernick's former team San Francisco 49ers' Black Lives Matter flag
San Francisco 49ers took ir support for Black Lives Matter to new heights when y opted to hoist a 'Black Lives Matter' flag at ir Levi's Stium. 49ers Black Lives Matter flag signifies NFL side's d towards supporting ongoing protests in US as it was raised beside national flag. 49ers Black Lives Matter flag being hoisted at Levi's Stium also symbolizes dramatic move me by entire league in aftermath of George Floyd's death as a result of police brutality.
However, irony that surprised a number of NFL fans was that 49ers h refused to re-sign ir former quarterback Colin Kaepernick over past seasons but are w visibly embracing his movement.
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Over last month or so, Colin Kaepernick has been talk of town with a number of African American sports icons shedding light on his 'kneeling during national anm' incidents with 49ers. Colin Kaepernick first knelt during national anm in 49ers' final pre-season game on September 1, 2016. reason behind Colin Kaepernick kneeling during national anm was later revealed to be in response to police brutality.
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Donald Trump on Kaepernick: Colin Kaepernick NFL return
When Donald Trump was elected as President of US, he informed NFL owners to 'fire' players that knelt during national anm. Ever since conclusion of 2017 season, Colin Kaepernick has been a free nt. However, amid Black Lives Matter campaign and social unrest in America, re has been plenty of talk around a Colin Kaepernick NFL return. Earlier this month, reports claimed that 32-year-old is 'more willing and motived than ever' to return to NFL. In vember 2019, Colin Kaepernick underwent a workout and former 49ers quarterback continues to remain in shape for a potential return to NFL.
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18:35 IST, June 24th 2020